Question 1

Is Coes Creek a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Coes Creek is a quiet, semi-rural suburb on the fringe of Nambour, centred on the waterway of the same name. The neighbourhood is defined by acreage blocks, small farms and pockets of native bush, with winding country roads and a low-density, rural-residential feel. Housing ranges from older timber farmhouses to more recent low-density lots, so the streets have a mix of character, and everyday essentials in Nambour—shops, schools and health services—are within easy reach while major road and rail links sit nearby for commuting.

Home to 1,515 people with a median age of 43, Coes Creek is a suburb weighted towards couples and families and most homes are owner-occupied. Local open space work at Homestead Park added a fenced playground with a multi-play tower, swings, a rocker, sensory play equipment, shade sails and a picnic table. The area is also included in a proposed local plan that would introduce a Low-Medium Density Residential Zone nearby, and the North Coast Line through the region is being upgraded. Whether that semi-rural, low-density setting suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Coes Creek?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Coes Creek runs to about $725 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,628 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 44.5% of a household's weekly income, which is a large share.

For people planning to rent rather than buy, that rent share is the most relevant figure; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Coes Creek a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

A strong 17.7% rise in house values over the past 12 months stands out for Coes Creek. House rents increased 4.3% over the same period, a modest rise, so capital growth on houses outpaced rental income this year. If you're weighing Coes Creek as an investment, the value change is the figure that speaks to capital growth while the rent change is the one that matters for income; which of those matters most depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	17.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	14	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$725	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.3%	N/A

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Coes Creek

Coes Creek suburb profile

Coes Creek property market performance

Coes Creek demographics

Suburbs near Coes Creek

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Coes Creek

Not quite ready to sell?

Suburb and property report

Digital estimate for your property

Navigate the market